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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: 'BUG: foobar fails when baz'
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**I have checked that the bug exists in the `dev-development` branch**
+_Yes or no._
+If you're about to answer "no" here, it is your responsibility to check `dev-development` **before** opening a bug report!
+
+**I have checked that there are no already open issues or recently closed issues about this bug**
+_Yes or no._
+If you're about to answer "no" here, it is your responsibility to first check the open and recently closed issues for potential duplicaates.
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '....'
+3. Scroll down to '....'
+4. See error
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here.
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: 'Feature request: having foobar would be nice'
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered or workarounds you currently have to use**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.